Chatham Kent Airport

CYCK / XCM

Chatham-Kent, CA

Last Updated
May 2, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
6 kt
20°
9 SM
Visibility
6,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYCK 020200Z AUTO 02006KT 9SM SCT055 OVC069 04/M03 A3000 RMK SLP165

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 650 ft
SCT 5,500 ft AGL
OVC 6,900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,150 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,550 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Chatham Kent Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 6,900 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 6 knots. Runway 06/24 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 6900 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of -3°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (650 ft)
Pressure Alt
568 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -596 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YCK
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
5,000 ft 75 ft ASP 44°
4.6 kt 3.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYCK

9,159 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.8%
MVFR
25.4%
IFR
8.7%
LIFR
5.1%

Chatham Kent Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 11.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 11.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 2%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.2%
NE
6.7%
E
9.7%
SE
7%
S
10.4%
SW
16.7%
W
22%
NW
14.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.7°C
Range: -25°C to 28°C
-25°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 7.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.8%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.8 kt

Statistics computed from 9,159 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chatham Kent Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYCK
IATA Code: XCM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 650 ft MSL

Location

City: Chatham-Kent
Country: CA
Latitude: 42.306400°
Longitude: -82.081902°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Chatham Kent Airport

Chatham Kent Airport (CYCK/XCM) is located in Chatham-Kent, CA at an elevation of 650 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (06/24), with the longest at 5,000 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 60.8% of the time based on 9,159 observations, CYCK requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 13.8% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at CYCK come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 11.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 39 knots. Calm winds are rare (2%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 06/24 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 6.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -25°C (-13°F) to 28°C (82°F), averaging 2.7°C (37°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.16 to 30.72 inHg (988-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 9,159 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.